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Supergroove  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:39:24 PM(UTC)
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Hi folks,

I've been detecting for a month or two now, so I thought it was about time I put up my finds. I've spent a bit of time out with Nzpoohbear at Hagley and just around local parks when I can escape the house.
You will note that there are no $1 or $2 in the pics....my kids snaffle those as it is an easy way to bribe them to come out with me.
I think I am running around $25 so far though....a wee while away from giving up my day job, but so much more fun :)

It has been interesting to detect without the headphones on as I have a lot of people wander up to chat - the older generation are really helpful with the 'have you tried just up of the hill there as that's where they used to...' and things like that :)

The Pukeko was found about the same time as the half crown, so he might be coming along with me as a good luck charm now.
The tennis racket is heavy, but I imagine its pewter or something similar. What do you guys think about the arrow thing? I think thats what it is anyway.

Edit: The website errored when I tried to upload the pic before - will have another crack

Edited by user Thursday, 26 April 2012 1:07:18 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:52:59 PM(UTC)
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Sounds like you are going great guns there SuperG.
Looking forward to pics of your finds.
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Foiled again  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 1:02:45 PM(UTC)
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Nice going supergroove. Ive been doing it about the same and rapidly finding out I need a decent detector and definitely a pin pointer!
Will spot ya round no doubt!
There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!
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Supergroove  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 1:10:35 PM(UTC)
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When you go for a pinpointer, make sure you spend the coin to get a good one. The Garrett pro pointer is awesome!
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oroplata  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 2:16:09 PM(UTC)
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Nice half crown - just made the cut - 1946!
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Lammerlaw  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 2:18:09 PM(UTC)
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Good selection of treasure and I love the half crown - You have hit the nail on the head with the arrow thing - I am 99% certain that it is an aluminium shafted target arrow which has broken, as they do, especially the ones I fired when they ricochet off house rooves, walls, trees and the car...I sure in hell aint no Robin Hood.
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mineforgold.co.nz  
Posted : Thursday, 26 April 2012 7:48:10 PM(UTC)
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Great finds. Enjoying your work certainly makes it easier!
Own: Lobo SuperTraq, Garrett ATPro, Minelab Excalibur
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nzdigger  
Posted : Friday, 27 April 2012 12:57:43 AM(UTC)
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yes indeed,cool finds.keep digging them medium tones to find the gold.i found a 9ct watch the other day,so they are out there,good luck.
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expat  
Posted : Friday, 27 April 2012 6:26:08 AM(UTC)
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Tell us about the Watch Stevie...!!!



My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.
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